The new Renault MEGANE Estate is an elegant, dynamic car which offers all the features, technology and
4CONTROL: a new level of driving enjoyment and a first in the C segment
Two engines developed by Renault Sport: Energy TCe 205 EDC and Energy dCi
165 EDC
The new MEGANE Estate GT reinforces the sporty design of the new MEGANE Estate.
engines available for the hatchback version of the new MEGANE.
The car’s intuitive, modular interior is its key asset, featuring:
The car’s intuitive, modular interior is its key asset, featuring:
- - A choice of boot arrangements,
- The segment’s longest maximum load length of 2.7 metres. - The new MEGANE Estate is available with a GT-Line pack for a sportier interior and exterior look.The new MEGANE Estate GT, which was unveiled at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, offers a combination of the
following: - - A design inspired by Renault Sport’s DNA and a high carrying capacity,
- - 4CONTROL technology with four-wheel steering,
- - Two specific engines: Energy TCe 205 EDC and Energy dCi 165 EDC.The new MEGANE Estate, the Estate GT-Line and the Estate GT will go on sale on September 1. Dealerships
started taking orders for the models on June 1. - A design inspired by Renault Sport’s DNA
Two engines developed by Renault Sport: Energy TCe 205 EDC and Energy dCi
165 EDC
The new MEGANE Estate GT reinforces the sporty design of the new MEGANE Estate.
The exterior boasts:
4CONTROL: a new level of driving enjoyment and a first in the C segment
The new MEGANE Estate GT is the first estate car in its segment to benefit from 4CONTROL
technology. A Renault-inspired innovation, the 4CONTROL chassis acts on the steering of the rear wheels.Configured by Renault Sport’s engineers specifically for the new MEGANE Estate GT, this technology
generates a sporty, dynamic and precise cornering feel. The car’s handling feels sharper and morereassuring and inspires genuine driving pleasure, whatever mode has been selected. In emergency
situations, the instant response of the four-wheel steering is quick to put the driver at ease. Moreover, this
system provides a high degree of cornering stability at high speeds and easy manoeuvrability at low speeds,
and, for an estate, the new MEGANE Estate GT is remarkably agile in built-up areas. To ensure optimal
stability, the 4CONTROL system calculates and adjusts the steering angle of the rear wheels 100 times every
second.
The new Mégane GT offers a choice of four driving settings (Sport, Neutral, Comfort and Perso) calibrated to meet
- - A front bumper which has been designed to underline the car’s sporting credentials and Renault Sportpedigree;- A specific honeycomb-pattern mesh for the upper and lower grille. The wider air intake is flanked by lateral
- scoops;
- - Renault Sport-designed GT-badged 18-inch diamond-cut wheels are available as an option or as
standard (like in France), depending on market; - - Chrome exhaust tailpipe, on the nearside, along with a sculpted diffuser to reinforce the car’s dynamicstance;
- - The door mirror housings, diffuser and front lateral air intakes are also finished in Dark Metal;
- - Renault Sport signatures to the left of the tailgate and on both front wings.Inside, the new MEGANE Estate GT delivers the full Renault Sport experience:
- - Comfortable enveloping seats provide additional lateral support and come with integrated head rests,
blue top stitching and a chequered sports logo; - - Three upholsteries are available: fabric or Alcantara®, with either blue or black stripes;
- - The new MEGANE Estate GT’s identity is further emphasised by hints of blue around the cabin, plus bluetrim strips and seat stitching that complement the Iron Blue bodywork;
- - The new sports steering wheel, in perforated full-grain leather, has optimised ergonomics, while the
- aluminium pedal caps and bespoke gear lever are designed to suit sportier driving styles – as are the
- steering wheel gearshift paddles.
4CONTROL: a new level of driving enjoyment and a first in the C segment
The new MEGANE Estate GT is the first estate car in its segment to benefit from 4CONTROL
technology. A Renault-inspired innovation, the 4CONTROL chassis acts on the steering of the rear wheels.Configured by Renault Sport’s engineers specifically for the new MEGANE Estate GT, this technology
generates a sporty, dynamic and precise cornering feel. The car’s handling feels sharper and morereassuring and inspires genuine driving pleasure, whatever mode has been selected. In emergency
situations, the instant response of the four-wheel steering is quick to put the driver at ease. Moreover, this
system provides a high degree of cornering stability at high speeds and easy manoeuvrability at low speeds,
and, for an estate, the new MEGANE Estate GT is remarkably agile in built-up areas. To ensure optimal
stability, the 4CONTROL system calculates and adjusts the steering angle of the rear wheels 100 times every
second.
The new Mégane GT offers a choice of four driving settings (Sport, Neutral, Comfort and Perso) calibrated to meet
the needs of different drivers at different moments.
With 4CONTROL, at speeds of less than 80kph in the Sport mode and less than 60kph in the other modes,
the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to those at the front. This endows the car with the precise and dynamic
handling characteristics of a shorter-wheelbase vehicle. In excess of these speed thresholds, the rear wheels
turn in the same direction as thoseat the front, making the car feel as if it were a longer-wheelbase vehicle from the
next segment up and imbuing it with a sense of reassuring stability when cornering.
The Sport mode brings out the best in the sporty qualities of the new MEGANE Estate GT, with the R.S. Drive
button serving as an instant shortcut. In the Sport mode, the 4CONTROL technology truly comes into its own in
terms of response. The steering wheel needs to be turned 40% less (a 5% difference compared to the other
modes) compared to an identical car without 4CONTROL, which favours a dynamic, surefooted ride on twisty roads.
The Sport mode adjusts the calibration of the steering, the accelerator pedal mapping and the engine/transmission
mapping. The Neutral mode is the default selection when the vehicle starts up and offers the optimum balance
between sportiness and comfort for everyday use.
The Comfort mode optimises fuel consumption by switching certain functions to an economy setting.
The Perso mode can be configured by the driver, enabling them to adapt the vehicle to suit their mood of the
moment.
The new MEGANE Estate GT’s suspension system is completed by specific settings in Renault Sport’s traditional
areas of expertise, whilst at the same time preserving the vehicle’s comfort and versatility.
The new MEGANE Estate GT is also fitted with specific new springs, dampers, anti-roll bars and steering. The
springs and dampers provide better vertical ride comfort, thereby contributing to the all-round ability of a vehicle
that is intended for everyday use, while at the same time providing a distinctive sporty feel.
The diameter of the brake discs is 30mm wider than those on the new MEGANE Estate (320mm at the
front/290mm at the rear) which translates into enhanced stopping power.
Two engines developed by Renault Sport: Energy TCe 205 EDC and Energy dCi 165
EDC
The Energy TCe 205 EDC with seven-speed EDC transmission: 205hp and 280Nm of torque from 2,400rpm.
This 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol unit developed for the GT version by Renault Sport ensures brisk acceleration
and pick-up. Yet the level of driving enjoyment and performance it delivers remains compatible with low CO2emissions (134g/km) and fuel consumption (6 litres/100km).
The Energy dCi 165 with six-speed EDC transmission: 165hp and 380Nm of torque from 1,750rpm.
Due out before the end of the year, this diesel engine will round out the new MEGANE Estate GT’s engineline-up. This diesel unit benefits from Renault’s Twin-Turbo technology. The first, low-inertia turbo produces
immediate pick-up at low revs. The second turbo delivers sprightly response and dynamic mid-range
acceleration across a broad rev-band. This engine delivers power, sporty driving enjoyment and low fuel
consumption.
Launch Control and Multi-Change Down: two Renault Sport-inspired technologies
In the Sport mode, the new MEGANE Estate GT benefits from a raft of specific technologies developed by
Renault Sport engineers. Launch Control with the Energy TCe 205 EDC unit allows for considerably faster
With 4CONTROL, at speeds of less than 80kph in the Sport mode and less than 60kph in the other modes,
the rear wheels turn in the opposite direction to those at the front. This endows the car with the precise and dynamic
handling characteristics of a shorter-wheelbase vehicle. In excess of these speed thresholds, the rear wheels
turn in the same direction as thoseat the front, making the car feel as if it were a longer-wheelbase vehicle from the
next segment up and imbuing it with a sense of reassuring stability when cornering.
The Sport mode brings out the best in the sporty qualities of the new MEGANE Estate GT, with the R.S. Drive
button serving as an instant shortcut. In the Sport mode, the 4CONTROL technology truly comes into its own in
terms of response. The steering wheel needs to be turned 40% less (a 5% difference compared to the other
modes) compared to an identical car without 4CONTROL, which favours a dynamic, surefooted ride on twisty roads.
The Sport mode adjusts the calibration of the steering, the accelerator pedal mapping and the engine/transmission
mapping. The Neutral mode is the default selection when the vehicle starts up and offers the optimum balance
between sportiness and comfort for everyday use.
The Comfort mode optimises fuel consumption by switching certain functions to an economy setting.
The Perso mode can be configured by the driver, enabling them to adapt the vehicle to suit their mood of the
moment.
The new MEGANE Estate GT’s suspension system is completed by specific settings in Renault Sport’s traditional
areas of expertise, whilst at the same time preserving the vehicle’s comfort and versatility.
The new MEGANE Estate GT is also fitted with specific new springs, dampers, anti-roll bars and steering. The
springs and dampers provide better vertical ride comfort, thereby contributing to the all-round ability of a vehicle
that is intended for everyday use, while at the same time providing a distinctive sporty feel.
The diameter of the brake discs is 30mm wider than those on the new MEGANE Estate (320mm at the
front/290mm at the rear) which translates into enhanced stopping power.
Two engines developed by Renault Sport: Energy TCe 205 EDC and Energy dCi 165
EDC
The Energy TCe 205 EDC with seven-speed EDC transmission: 205hp and 280Nm of torque from 2,400rpm.
This 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol unit developed for the GT version by Renault Sport ensures brisk acceleration
and pick-up. Yet the level of driving enjoyment and performance it delivers remains compatible with low CO2emissions (134g/km) and fuel consumption (6 litres/100km).
The Energy dCi 165 with six-speed EDC transmission: 165hp and 380Nm of torque from 1,750rpm.
Due out before the end of the year, this diesel engine will round out the new MEGANE Estate GT’s engineline-up. This diesel unit benefits from Renault’s Twin-Turbo technology. The first, low-inertia turbo produces
immediate pick-up at low revs. The second turbo delivers sprightly response and dynamic mid-range
acceleration across a broad rev-band. This engine delivers power, sporty driving enjoyment and low fuel
consumption.
Launch Control and Multi-Change Down: two Renault Sport-inspired technologies
In the Sport mode, the new MEGANE Estate GT benefits from a raft of specific technologies developed by
Renault Sport engineers. Launch Control with the Energy TCe 205 EDC unit allows for considerably faster
acceleration from a standing start, whilst Multi-Change Down with the Energy TCe 205 EDC and Energy dCi
165 EDC units significantly speeds up downshifting more than one gear at a time.
Perfect getaways courtesy of Launch ControlThe Launch Control system is inspired by the automatic starting systems employed by Renault cars on motor racingstarting grids. With ‘Launch Control’, the new MEGANE Estate GT is capable of fully managing standing starts. Thesystem’s sophisticated electronics ensure that it works as quickly as possible and in complete safety. This
means that the new MEGANE Estate GT is able to pull away from the starting line more cleanly and efficiently,
sprinting from 0-100kph (0-62mph) in just 7.4 seconds.
The system is simple to operate: with the driver’s left foot on the brake pedal, Launch Control is activated bysimultaneously pulling and holding the two steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles, with confirmation provided bya ‘Launch Control On’ message displayed on the dashboard. With the driver’s right foot pressed down on theaccelerator pedal, the car pulls away as soon as the brake pedal is released.
In order to guard against mechanical damage, Launch Control is always under electronic surveillance, which has
the ability to temporarily suspend its activation.
Faster downshifting with Multi-Change Down
After selecting the manual mode of the EDC transmission, Multi-Change Down enables the driver to downshiftseveral gears in quick succession while braking, through a simple activation of the paddle to the left of the steering
wheel. This means the car will be in the best gear to tackle the following corner.
165 EDC units significantly speeds up downshifting more than one gear at a time.
Perfect getaways courtesy of Launch ControlThe Launch Control system is inspired by the automatic starting systems employed by Renault cars on motor racingstarting grids. With ‘Launch Control’, the new MEGANE Estate GT is capable of fully managing standing starts. Thesystem’s sophisticated electronics ensure that it works as quickly as possible and in complete safety. This
means that the new MEGANE Estate GT is able to pull away from the starting line more cleanly and efficiently,
sprinting from 0-100kph (0-62mph) in just 7.4 seconds.
The system is simple to operate: with the driver’s left foot on the brake pedal, Launch Control is activated bysimultaneously pulling and holding the two steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles, with confirmation provided bya ‘Launch Control On’ message displayed on the dashboard. With the driver’s right foot pressed down on theaccelerator pedal, the car pulls away as soon as the brake pedal is released.
In order to guard against mechanical damage, Launch Control is always under electronic surveillance, which has
the ability to temporarily suspend its activation.
Faster downshifting with Multi-Change Down
After selecting the manual mode of the EDC transmission, Multi-Change Down enables the driver to downshiftseveral gears in quick succession while braking, through a simple activation of the paddle to the left of the steering
wheel. This means the car will be in the best gear to tackle the following corner.
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